Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget

Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Ajani's Response
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Interjection
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion265 decks451 decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion244 decks451 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion223 decks451 decks
48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion238 decks451 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion205 decks451 decks
44%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion243 decks451 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
42%inclusion190 decks451 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion227 decks451 decks
37%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
39%inclusion175 decks451 decks
37%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
37%inclusion169 decks451 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion221 decks451 decks
-19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
44%inclusion199 decks451 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion184 decks451 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion178 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion178 decks451 decks
25%synergy
Surge Conductor
39%inclusion92 decks235 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion175 decks451 decks
35%synergy
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion169 decks451 decks
29%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion88 decks235 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
37%inclusion168 decks451 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thrummingbird
32%inclusion144 decks451 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion141 decks451 decks
31%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
28%inclusion128 decks451 decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
28%inclusion125 decks451 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion91 decks338 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion119 decks451 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
25%inclusion110 decks434 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion110 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
24%inclusion110 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
23%inclusion104 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
23%inclusion105 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
23%inclusion103 decks451 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
21%inclusion95 decks451 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion94 decks451 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion91 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion89 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion89 decks451 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion65 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion82 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
18%inclusion82 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion80 decks451 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion79 decks451 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion76 decks451 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion71 decks451 decks
14%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
16%inclusion71 decks451 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion33 decks223 decks
13%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion64 decks451 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion63 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion59 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion58 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion57 decks451 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion55 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
12%inclusion55 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion53 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
12%inclusion52 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion52 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Mindless Automaton
11%inclusion51 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion51 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Elite Scaleguard
11%inclusion50 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion49 decks451 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion48 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion48 decks451 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion45 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion44 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion43 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Slasher
9.1%inclusion41 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Prototype
8.9%inclusion40 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Experimental Augury
32%inclusion144 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion143 decks451 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion138 decks451 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion137 decks451 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion128 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion124 decks451 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion105 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion87 decks451 decks
17%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion79 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion47 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion45 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
10%inclusion44 decks451 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion38 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
-1%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.5%inclusion34 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
7.5%inclusion34 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Take Up the Shield
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
-12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion25 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
-13%synergy
Armed and Armored
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion122 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion81 decks451 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion81 decks451 decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion78 decks451 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion53 decks341 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion53 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
11%inclusion51 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion47 decks451 decks
-12%synergy
Collective Effort
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion31 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion30 decks451 decks
-6%synergy
Delete
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion27 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.0%inclusion27 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.5%inclusion25 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
-8%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Recommission
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
36%inclusion164 decks451 decks
30%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion128 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion50 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion91 decks451 decks
10%synergy
Moxite Refinery
18%inclusion43 decks235 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
16%inclusion73 decks451 decks
16%synergy
Insight Engine
16%inclusion37 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion70 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion63 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
13%inclusion31 decks235 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion36 decks338 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion47 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion44 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion44 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.6%inclusion39 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.2%inclusion37 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion35 decks451 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Costume Closet
7.3%inclusion14 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
6.7%inclusion30 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.5%inclusion25 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Lux Cannon
5.5%inclusion25 decks451 decks
0%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Golem Foundry
5.1%inclusion23 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
30%inclusion134 decks451 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion94 decks451 decks
20%synergy
Resourceful Defense
18%inclusion81 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion64 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion50 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
8.0%inclusion36 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.7%inclusion30 decks451 decks
-17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.4%inclusion29 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.4%inclusion29 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
6.0%inclusion27 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
14%inclusion63 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion49 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion105 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion84 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
18%inclusion80 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion78 decks451 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion60 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion57 decks451 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion54 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion33 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion359 decks451 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion355 decks451 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion176 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion165 decks451 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion154 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion139 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion64 decks235 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion114 decks451 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
25%inclusion113 decks451 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion109 decks451 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion108 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion81 decks451 decks
-24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion60 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion39 decks451 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.0%inclusion36 decks451 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion32 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion32 decks451 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion30 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.2%inclusion28 decks451 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion27 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion26 decks451 decks
-3%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion450 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion448 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion447 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion361 decks451 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion284 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion259 decks451 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion237 decks451 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion194 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
39%inclusion176 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
39%inclusion174 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion169 decks451 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion169 decks451 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion161 decks451 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion158 decks451 decks
-20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
32%inclusion145 decks451 decks
19%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion144 decks451 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
31%inclusion142 decks451 decks
-21%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
30%inclusion136 decks451 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion126 decks451 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion125 decks451 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion123 decks451 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion120 decks451 decks
20%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion114 decks451 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion108 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion100 decks451 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion94 decks451 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion90 decks451 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion86 decks434 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion89 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion87 decks451 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion80 decks451 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion69 decks451 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion68 decks451 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion34 decks235 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Massif
14%inclusion32 decks235 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion57 decks451 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion57 decks451 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion56 decks451 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion51 decks451 decks
-13%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion49 decks451 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion39 decks451 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.4%inclusion38 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.0%inclusion36 decks451 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.8%inclusion35 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.5%inclusion34 decks451 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.1%inclusion32 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.9%inclusion31 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.9%inclusion31 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.4%inclusion29 decks451 decks
-6%synergy